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Communications Corner

Back to School Edition - September 2024

CommunicationsCornerBack to School Edition - September 2024
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Welcome Back Ellington Families!

We hope you are off to a great start to the year - back into the routines and beginning to make new memories!


In this edition of Communications Corner, I'd like to take a moment to introduce to you our Board building liaisons, Sub-committee members, and new student liaison. Please feel free to reach out to your school's liaison to ask questions, share ideas or to simply say hello, they would love to hear from you!


Building Liaisons:


  • Windermere School - Dr. Lenora Williams
  • Center School - Marcia Kupferschmid
  • Crystal Lake School - Miriam Underwood
  • Ellington Middle School - Steve Viens
  • Ellington High School - Angela Moser
  • BASES/TEPSEP - Jenn Mullin


We're so happy to see you back in the hallways!


-Jennifer Mullin, Board Secretary and Communications Committee Chair

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Click to view our Election 2024 webpage to see the Seeds of Civility in action!
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Welcome Rebecca Willett, BOE Student Liaison

We were excited to welcome EHS' newly appointed student liaison at her first official meeting on September 25th. We look forward to hearing all the EHS updated from the student perspective!


Welcome, Rebecca!

Meet Your Committee Members Meet Your Committee Members

Meet your Committee Members
Board of Education sub-committees meet either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly. Visit our website for agendas, minutes and meeting dates! You will also find all of our contact information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Happenings over the Summer! Happenings over the Summer!

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Administrative Retreat 2024

Board of Education Members and EPS Administration gathered for a two day retreat packed with session work and focused planning ahead of the school year. We can't wait to share with you throughout the year! Visit our website to check out all of the new additions!

The BOE Tours the Windermere Building Site! The BOE Tours the Windermere Building Site!

Mike Young, Gary Blanchette, Steve Viens, Greg Kliman, Scott Nicol, Angie Moser, Lenora Williams, Miriam Underwood, Dale Wilson, Alisha Carpino and Jenn Hill

Mike Young, Gary Blanchette, Steve Viens, Greg Kliman, Scott Nicol, Angie Moser, Lenora Williams, Miriam Underwood, Dale Wilson, Alisha Carpino and Jenn Hill

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Front

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Common Area

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Hallway

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Chair Jen Dzen, Vice- Chair Kerry Socha and Secretary Jenn Mullin

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Connection

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Inside-out

Convocation 2024 Convocation 2024

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The staff came together for a great kick-off to the year with our district Convocation. Dr. Nicol shared his message with staff “Tending to Balance” with a continued focus on partnering with families so students may engage in challenging societal topics. Jon Moser shared his enlightening presentation, “Embracing AI in Education” followed by a robust Q&A with the group. Chair Jennifer Dzen, Miriam Underwood, Gary Blanchette, Angie Moser, Steve Viens, and Mike Young were all in attendance!

We're Back 2024
A Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Nicol.
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View our new Election 2024 webpage to see what EPS is doing!

Annual BOE Meet and Greet Annual BOE Meet and Greet

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A fun annual event where our new certified staff and BOE members get to meet face-to-face and get to know each other! We always look forward to this event and our newest members of the Ellington Family are off to a great start!

Welcome New Staff

Welcome New Staff

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August Special Recognition August Special Recognition

September Special Recognition September Special Recognition

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Karen Dwyer joined us in September!

Karen Dwyer, Chair of the Ad Hoc Lighting Committee, joined us as our special recognition to speak to the project.

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Home Game Opener - Light the Knight Event by Earthlight!

We are thrilled to have beautiful new lights on our fields and an Grand Opening "Light the Knight" was held on Friday, September 27th!

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BOE Chair Jen Dzen and BOE Secretary Jenn Mullin at "Light the Knight"!

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What a great event! EPS Athletic Director, Board Members and Lighting Committee Members on the field!

Event Information

Next Board of Education Meeting

Join us in the Library.

When?

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 06:00 PM

Where?

Ellington High School, Maple Street, Ellington, CT, USA

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View all Board of Education Minutes and Materials Here
Once re-directed, scroll down to find Board of Education meeting minutes.
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EPS on Social - Find Us and Follow Us!

Follow us, share your ideas!


Website: https://www.ellingtonpublicschools.org

Location: 47 Main Street, Ellington, CT, USA

Phone: 860-896-2300

Instagram: @boe.ellington

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellingtonboe

X: @SuperNicol

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Board Clerk Contact Info:

Contact Tracey with your BOE meeting questions, comments or ideas!


Tracey Deptula, Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Clerk

Email: tdeptula@ellingtonschools.net

Phone: 860-896-2300

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